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Finding the Third Proportional to 449,040 and 697,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 449,040 and 697,239 is: 1,082,625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,040 : 697,239 = 697,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,040/697,239 = 697,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,040x = 697,239 × 697,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,040x = 486,142,223,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,142,223,121/449,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082,625.65

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